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Old 21st December 2012 | 13:00
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bigglesbutler
 
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Originally Posted by Agaricus bisporus
Specifically, at what angle the aircraft is likely to capsize. I know this will vary with load and wind loading on the side
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Sounds like someone needs to revisit their basic mechanics. Very basic mechanics indeed.
Not really, he means the first load is internal (pax and bags acting as ballast) and the second is the windage on the airframe acting like a sail to cause instability.

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